The dogs were relaxing after a days pull of the sled. The #2 dog said, "Well, the scenery is ever constant."

The #1 dog said, "Take another look. There are more and always entertaining and beautiful things to see out here on the trail!"

The #3 dog said, "Woofs, 'The view never changes if you're not the lead dog'."

The chain of command sometimes is brought from the frontlines and workplace out to the playground. For some reason, the officer involved in commanding subordinates thinks his authority runs also in the civilian arena. People who permit him to do that are unwitting enablers (sometimes knowing) to his authoritarian behavior. Confrontation is inviting a greater escalation. Get into his head and find his weakness. Develop a plan in that and put it to action. Soon, the issue will diminish. The kilt will find complete acceptance. Until another #1dog shows up to lead the pack.